Call me for a Private viewing before this one hits the market!! This popular "Robertson" model is full loaded with featuresincluding a Professionally finished Bsmt, Hardwood on Main and 2nd Level, Premium Pie Shaped Lot and Much More.THis one will go fast!!!! Call Now.

Just took a great new listing in Orangeville that is loaded with features and shows amazingly well.

I just Took A Great New Listing. Its A Stunning Ascot Model 2065 Sq.Ft in Orangeville With Cathedral Ceilings, Hardwood Floors, Huge Family Room With Gas Fireplace And Walk Out To New Patio 2009. Finished Bsmt, Master Bedroom Has Vaulted Ceilings - 5 Pc Ensuite & Walk In Closet, Garage Access, Central Air, Central Vacumm, New Furnace 2010, Fresh Paint 2009, And Much More.

Greater Toronto REALTORS® reported 10,898 sales through the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in April, representing a 34 per cent increase compared to April 2009. There were also 20,683 new listings in April – a 59 per cent annual increase. Both the sales and new listings results amounted to new records for the month of April under the current Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) boundaries which include Orangeville, Caledon and Brampton.

“The GTA resale market is functioning properly. Sales were high as buyers continued to take advantage of affordable home ownership opportunities. Listings grew as home owners reacted to strong sales and price growth,” said Toronto Real Estate Board President Tom Lebour. “More balanced market conditions will result in sustainable rates of annual price growth in the second half of 2010.”

The average price for April transactions was $437,600 – up 13 per cent compared to the average of $385,641 recorded in April 2009.

“Home sales continue to be driven by many different segments of the market, with sales growth for all major home types in both the City of Toronto and surrounding 905 regions,” said Jason Mercer, TREB’s Senior Manager of Market Analysis. “Home sales will remain strong in the second half of 2010, but will slip from the current record pace as borrowing costs rise.” If you have a house to sell, nows the time to get it done.

Combination of the current 8% Provincial Sales Tax and the 5% federal GST creating a 13% Harmonized Sales Tax (HST)

The HST will come into effect on July 1, 2010 – however, there are transitional rules.

HST WILL apply to: (not a complete list)

The purchase of newly constructed or substantially renovated homes.The services associated with the purchase of new homes and re‐sale homes such as real estate commissions, legal fees, home inspection fees and moving costs.commercial property rentals and leases.

HST WILL NOT apply to: (not a complete list)The purchase of re‐sale homesSale of housing that has been previously occupied by an individual as a place of residence and that is exempt from GST would also be exempt for purposes of HSTResidential rent, condominium fees.Home insurance (which had been subject to provincial tax, but not GST).Mortgage interest costs.

The Bank of Canada announced this morning that there would be no change in the overnight lending rate and thus no change in the prime lending rate of all major banks. HOWEVER, it was surprised by the fact that the Canadian economy grew by 5% in the fourth quarter of 2009. This figure was much higher than expected and a result of “vigorous domestic spending”. In addition, it implied that if such spending continues and inflation exceeds their 2% target, that rate increases may have to come sooner rather than later. That being said, it did re-iterate its conditional promise to keep the overnight lending rate as is, until the end of the second quarter (June). I don’t expect any rate increases until late summer at the earliest.

Last night in the snow storm I signed two new listings that I plan to put on the market shortly.

1) Large 2+2 bedroom log house in Hockley Valley. This is an amazing log home located on a beautifully treed lot. The home itself was relocated on the lot to move back from the road and join the original stone barn which has been renovated into the most amazing family room you've ever seen. This unique log house is sure to be a hit on the market at only $449,900! If you're interested, call me direct now for an exclusive showing and beat other buyers to this dream home before it hits the market.

2) A beautiful Hockley Valley .73 acre building lot close to village store, driveway installed, treed, aprox 75% fenced wont last long priced at only $149,900. Call me now direct before its on the market.